Below Average
#8331 of 9,539 schools in CA
Monterey Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Lemon Grove · Lemon Grove, CA
A Lemon Grove elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7550 Canton Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monterey Heights Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monterey Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lemon Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,381
Median home value
$640,500
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| San Altos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Avondale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Keiller Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 605 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lemon Grove
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monterey Heights Elementary is listed in Lemon Grove; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monterey Heights Elementary
Monterey Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Lemon Grove, CA, part of Lemon Grove, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,331 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monterey Heights Elementary
What grades does Monterey Heights Elementary serve?
Monterey Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Monterey Heights Elementary?
Monterey Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monterey Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monterey Heights Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monterey Heights Elementary rank in CA?
Monterey Heights Elementary ranks #8,331 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monterey Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monterey Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monterey Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monterey Heights Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monterey Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Monterey Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monterey Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monterey Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monterey Heights Elementary?
72.8% of students at Monterey Heights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (619) 825-5633
- Area population (ZIP 91945)
- 27,531
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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